Need a replacement for a 2821 with AIM\-VPN/EPII\-PLUS encryption module

[ckilday]

A customer has a 2821 router with an AIM\-VPN/EPII\-PLUS encryption module installed internally. One of the fans failed and I've been tasked with finding an upgraded replacement. Is there a newer model which supports VPN and encryption either through hardware module or software? If so, please send a link or include model/part #'s. Thank you!

[Julio E. Moisa · Accepted solution]

Hi

You can find the recommended replacement on this link, once you have selected a router you should verify the model and the type of license.

https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/assets/prod/routers/cisco-router-selector/index.html

For example: the replacement for a 2821 is a Cisco router 4351 

And you can find more information on the following link: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/routers/4000-series-integrated-services-routers-isr/index.html

Hope it is useful

:-)

[chrihussey]

Probably a 4000 ISR series router would be a good fit. The 2821s are pretty old and not sure what you need here so check out the different models. They all come with hardware VPN acceleration. I'm not aware of any additional encryption module that needs to be purchased.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/routers/4000-series-integrated-services-routers-isr/models-comparison.html

The different models come with a certain perfomance capability and can be upgraded by purchasing a software license.

Hope this helps.